By: Tammie Haveman, Host Family with Safe Families for Children
I love taking long walks along my picturesque country road. Out here I can be completely alone to think, pray, and just take a break. While strolling along, one thing that never fails to affront my sense of serenity is when my eyes fall on No Trespassing! signs. The words seem so out of place among the otherwise tranquil farmland and rolling hills. I know most notices are posted so...

It is hard to believe that it is that time of year again, but Christmas is once again upon us. Please check out the link below, and help to make a child’s Christmas brighter!
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/8050449A8AB2FA13-safe1/23351130
When you click on the link to visit the website, you will find basic gift request information: Wants, needs, sizes, interests, names, ages, etc. You may purchase as much or as little as you would like or just lift these...

Thank you. These two words simply do not seem adequate to express the gratitude I feel when I think of all the amazing people that make the work God is doing through Safe Families for Children possible. I am reminded daily of just how amazing our host families, volunteers, supporting churches, donors and friends are and am humbled to see how you all are truly living out our call to be the hands and feet of Christ here on earth. Here are just a few of the...

Last fall, our family hosted two elementary-aged boys for eight weeks. The initial plan was to keep them until their mother could secure stable housing, and once that was accomplished, move on to our next placement. Our goal was to help as many families as possible, and investing in each one simply wasn’t realistic. We quickly realized, however, that we couldn’t have these amazing children live in our home and become part of our lives and then just...

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Safe Families for Children is a national movement of compassion that gives hope to families in crisis. Safe, loving homes are provided where parents may voluntarily have their children cared for while they seek to restore stability in their lives. Our dedication to family support, stabilization, and child abuse prevention is driven by responsibility for the well-being of children in our communities.

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